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Definition: A civil case filed by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) when a child is abused, neglected, or abandoned. The court takes jurisdiction over the child and may order services, removal from the home, or termination of parental rights.
Category: Juvenile Law · Statute: F.S. 39 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Dependency Case (Child Welfare) in Florida
A civil case filed by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) when a child is abused, neglected, or abandoned. The court takes jurisdiction over the child and may order services, removal from the home, or termination of parental rights.
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